The Friona city council will meet in regular session Monday August 11 at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers, 619 Main St. All council meetings are open to the public.

After roll call, invocation, and pledge of allegiance, time is allotted for public comments.

After approval of previous minutes the council will discuss a report from the Parmer County Appraisal District about the 2014 effective tax rate, discuss a proposed tax rate, and set dates for required public hearings if needed.

Other items on the agenda include:

-- consider an ordinance granting Atmos Energy franchise rights to do business in the city. This will be the second reading of the ordinance.

-- award a bid for a cash dryland lease of a 72.253 acres tract east of the city sewer plant on CR 20.

-- consider amending, renewing, or a new contract with Republic Services for solid waste collections.